Scope of work
Integrity is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the Monitoring, Evaluation, Coordination, Contract Deux (MECC-2) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Central African Republic (CAR). The purpose of MECC 2 will be to provide support to the DRC Operating Unit, the CAR Operating Unit and the Central African Regional Operating Unit. The support will include technical and advisory services in planning, designing, conducting, disseminating, and learning from monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the Mission’s portfolios in order to measure progress towards development objectives and improve the achievement and sustainability of the mission’s development outcomes. Additionally, this award will provide services to strengthen the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) capabilities of USAID/DRC staff, targeted local partners, and the Government of DRC.
The cross-cutting DCOP position will manage MECC-2 program operations, administration and ensure that quality standards and schedules are met. S/he will report directly to the Chief of Party. The DCOP will oversee the implementation of evaluations, analyses, designs and assessments, as well as ensure compliance with USAID guidance. This is a Kinshasa-based, full-time position. The expected period of performance is an estimated five years to cover the duration of the program. Please be advised that the position is dependent on contract award.
USAID DRC MECC – Project background
USAID is reorienting its policies and practices with the goal of becoming an evidence-based, learning organization that supports countries in their journey to self-reliance. USAID explores M&E approaches that respond to local host-country priorities and strengthen local actors.
USAID has revamped its Development Policy and put a greater focus on sustainability, ownership and knowledge transfer, where learning from M&E is key. The new USAID operational guidance for the Program Cycle (ADS 201) applies the principles of: (1) Analytic rigor to support evidence-based decision making; (2) Managing adaptively through continuous learning; (3) Promoting sustainability through local ownership; and (4) Utilizing a range of approaches to achieve results.
USAID/DRC applies these principles in its development work, including in its M&E efforts since 2016 through the “Monitoring, Evaluation and Coordination Contract-MECC”. The USAID/DRC Mission is dedicated to advancing the Government of DRC (GDRC) along the journey to self-reliance and the broader Agency organizational learning and development policy efforts through enhanced Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA). The ability to continuously assess performance and adapt to change are critical to yielding the desired outcomes. Achievement of the mission’s strategic development goals and objectives will require rigorous implementation of MEL and adaptation tools, methods and processes at each step in the program cycle through this contract.
MECC-2 will aim to improve upon and provide additional implementation support to the Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) and USAID’s regional strategic frameworks through enhanced MEL system. The selected contractor will provide broad MEL support to the USAID/DRC technical offices - Education; Peace and Security; Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance; Health; Economic Growth; Food For Peace; Office for Foreign Disaster Assistance; and the Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment program (CARPE).
Your experience and expertise
We are looking for a wide range of experience in supporting collaborative processes that create better spaces for people to reflect on and learn from each other’s experience and know-how in the context of MEL. In particular, the DCOP will have:
- A graduate degree in international development, evaluation, or a related field.
- At least ten years of overseas experience in international development, managing programs including evaluations, analyses and assessments.
- Technical expertise in monitoring and evaluation related to education, democracy, governance, health, or other relevant areas.
- Understanding of Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA), USAID’s J2SR, Program Cycle, and Evaluation Policy.
- Prior experience in a high threat environment with strong multi-cultural, inter-personal and supervision skills and in supervising long-term field staff and short-term experts of diverse backgrounds.
- Three years managing program operations of a similar scope and prior DCOP experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in interpersonal, strategic thinking/planning and presentation skills.
Languages
- Written and oral fluency in English and French, with the ability to write clear and compelling narrative.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form at http://www.integrityglobal.com/apply/ and attach a resume and cover letter at the bottom of your application.
This is a rolling recruitment and will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications. Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please note that this position is contingent on the awarding of funding.
Integrity is an equal opportunities employer. And positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by data protection laws.